Waynedale High School is a public high school in Apple Creek, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Waynedale Local School District. They are nicknamed the "Golden Bears" and wear the colors of brown and gold for athletic events.
Serving 337 students in grades 9-12, Waynedale High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waynedale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Waynedale High School's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 18, 2025
School Rankings
Waynedale High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waynedale High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#476 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Golden Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waynedale High School's ranking?
Waynedale High School is ranked #476 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Waynedale High School often compared to?
Waynedale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windham High School, Wooster High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waynedale High School?
The graduation rate of Waynedale High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Waynedale High School?
337 students attend Waynedale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Waynedale High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waynedale High School?
Waynedale High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waynedale High School offer ?
Waynedale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waynedale High School part of?
Waynedale High School is part of Southeast Local School District.
School Reviews
5 1/25/2008
This school is great!!! The academics are wonderful and the teachers are very good. The music program is good although the numbers are a little low this year. The sports and other activities are available and educational. The entire extracirricular program is supported by the school. The buildings are a little small and old but the district is currently working on that. A new security system was installed this year and is doing it's job well. The parents are involved in the P.T.O and through a lot of other wyd. I'm a freshnam there and I absolutley love it. = )
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